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Gaza market bombed during Israel army 'pause'
July 31, 2014

At least 17 Palestinians have been killed and 200 wounded in the bombardment of a market area near Gaza City during a "humanitarian pause" unilaterally announced by Israel.

 

The attack came on the outskirts of Shujayea shortly after the Israeli army said it was observing a four-hour Wednesday ceasefire from midday GMT, or 3pm local time. Al Jazeera understand that at least three air strikes or artillery rounds hit the area, which is a collection of warehouses, market area and stalls.

 

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